Sbarro
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Sbarro has seven inspections in the public record. Sbarro was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Sbarro trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker is installed on chemical side of splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizzas and stromboli being held on time controls are not time marked. Manager states all products placed out between 11:00-11:30 and marked time of each on chart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available for Maria, per manager, hired ten days ago. Provided DBPR 5030-103.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by bag in box soda rack.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in insert with dirt/debris on top of ice machine. Manager removed scoop and insert for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Open employee beverage stored on top of in use bag in box sodas on storage rack.
12B-07-4
Basic - Duct tape/tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used as handle over missing handle for reach in cooler holding dough trays. Plastic wrap/tape used on handle of pizza oven.
14-71-4
45
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 118 rodent droppings observed: Approximately 15 rodent droppings on prep table with stored boxes 2 rodent droppings on case of wrapped straws at back prep 1 rodent droppings on chair at back prep Approximately 30 rodent droppings under table with burners at back prep 1 rodent droppings on shelf with case of oil at back prep 3 rodent droppings under back prep table 15 rodent droppings under bag in box soda rack 4 rodent droppings under ice machine 1 rodent dropping at walk in cooler door 9 rodent droppings at water heater area 3 rodent droppings in mop sink 3 rodent droppings on electrical box at back door 6 rodent droppings under front register Approximately 18 rodent droppings to the left side of soda machine at front counter 7 rodent droppings on floor under pizza holding counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed approximately 37 rodent droppings: Approximately 20 rodent droppings along shelf and back wall of pizza holding counter. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on shelf by register 1 rodent dropping under back prep table 1 rodent dropping along wall of walk in cooler by mop sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at register area. One live flying insect on uncovered raw dough near front hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Two live flying insects observed at drain by front register. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Establishment has a flip top reach in cooler at the front line and a walk in cooler for cold holding temperatures. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler is 50F and reach in cooler at 51F. Per person in charge, no other cold holding units available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed ambient walk in cooler air temperature at 36F. At time of inspection, repair person working on front reach in cooler with ambient air temperature at 54F. No time/temperature controlled for safety foods available in establishment at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
04-02-4
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature at 51F. Per person in charge, all products in cooler at 9:30 this morning. Temperatures taken at approximately 3:30. Also, observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature at 50F. Per person in charge, all products have been in the walk in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 118 rodent droppings observed: Approximately 15 rodent droppings on prep table with stored boxes 2 rodent droppings on case of wrapped straws at back prep 1 rodent droppings on chair at back prep Approximately 30 rodent droppings under table with burners at back prep 1 rodent droppings on shelf with case of oil at back prep 3 rodent droppings under back prep table 15 rodent droppings under bag in box soda rack 4 rodent droppings under ice machine 1 rodent dropping at walk in cooler door 9 rodent droppings at water heater area 3 rodent droppings in mop sink 3 rodent droppings on electrical box at back door 6 rodent droppings under front register Approximately 18 rodent droppings to the left side of soda machine at front counter 7 rodent droppings on floor under pizza holding counter **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. After stop sale issued to person in charge, person in charge continued to use cheese from the walk in cooler to make a pizza for customers. Inspector asked person in charge to stop using cheese.
01B-06-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at register area. One live flying insect on uncovered raw dough near front hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed one live flying insect crawling on three balls of raw dough on rack by front hand wash sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all dough. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per person in charge, pizzas at front line held using time as a public health control. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures. Also, ten pizzas, three pepperoni rolls and four spinach rolls on display bar with no heat applied without any time markings.per person in charge, all pizzas were prepared within the last two hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from wall air conditioner unit to handwash sink by bag in box sodas. Also, can of paint in hand wash sink by mop sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Establishment has a flip top reach in cooler at the front line and a walk in cooler for cold holding temperatures. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler is 50F and reach in cooler at 51F. Per person in charge, no other cold holding units available. **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per person in charge, two employees do not have food handler training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine are not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape/tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on top oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on wire rack at pizza holding line. Person in charge moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by bag in box sodas has hot water valve inoperable. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink has a leak at the bottom of the sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
17
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, bag of raw chicken stored with sealed bag of shredded cheese and stored over bowl of pepperoni. Manager removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag of open raw breaded chicken in walk in cooler has mold growth on chicken. Manager discarded bag of chicken.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on shelf under oven by back prep table. One live roach along wall between mixer and CO2 tank. Manager killed and discarded both roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep table has food debris build up. Soda nozzles and underplating on soda machine at front counter has build up of debris. Mixer by reach in freezer has build up of food particles at top of mixer. Gasket on reach in freezer by mixer is soiled. Two transport carts in walk in cooler have black mold-like substance. Manager removed from cooler for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at 3 compartment sink blocked by a bicycle and mop bucket. Manager moved items. Also, miscellaneous supplies in handsink. Manager removed.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per manager, prepared pizzas held on 4 hour time control on front service line display. No written procedures available. Also, time mark was not displayed. Manager stated all pizzas placed under time control approximately one hour prior. Manager placed correct time marks on all pizzas. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 with manager.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has pink and black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed for establishment.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to hold plumbing in place at handwash sink on service line. Duct tape also present around sink where it meets the wall.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple personal items stored on the dry storage rack next to food and single service items. Manager moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment below pizza display. Employee removed tongs. Scoop handle in sugar bin beside walk in cooler had handle in product. Manager moved to proper storage.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in prep area has piping in disrepair under the sink and hot water valve is broken. Handwash sink at front counter has piping in disrepair under the sink with pipe held to the sink with tape.
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler with debris build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In reach in cooler on service line, piece of unsealed wood used as storage shelf inside the cooler.
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.
How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Sbarro most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sbarro have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sbarro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sbarro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sbarro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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